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Saturday, October 31, 2009
Honda DN-01 V2 Japan Sportbike concept..... Honda Introduces “DN-01” Concept Motorcycle at Tokyo Motor Show, A Large-size Sports Bike with an Automatic Transmission
Labels: automatic, automatic transmission, bike, concept, honda, Honda DN-01, japan, motorcycle, sport motorcycle
Because Referring to the RC MOTORCYCLES 211V, engine architecture was not much different: 3 cylinder 2 in front and behind the cylinder, Honda seems to be pouring all his research results about the RC 211V for five years on this VFR, the motor would be motors berprestis high because the first street bike engined V5. Even Honda to appoint as leader Yoshiteru Kinoshita project was VFR 1000, FYI he has experience working with the technicians and the team researc HRC CBR 1000 RR 2008.
Labels: bike, honda, Honda VFR 1000, motoGP, motorcycle, news, sport motorcycle, super sport, superbike
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD SD40T - Eagle, Colorado, December 26, 1981 - With headlights blazing, one hundred car eastbound coal #788 emerges from a snow storm just east of Eagle on the day after Christmas.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD SD40T - Granby, Colorado, January 09, 1982 - Led by 5382, five Tunnel Motors on an eastbound coal await a meet with the westbound Rio Grande Zephyr at Granby.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD SD40T - Fraser, Colorado, January 09, 1982 - An eastbound coal crawls out of Fraser on the final leg of the climb to the Moffat Tunnel.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD F9 - Bond, Colorado, February 13, 1982 - Slowing through Orestod, for a crew change at nearby Bond, the westbound Rio Grande Zephyr passes a frozen Colorado River.
LINK: To see more of Chris Nuthall's railroad photography, visit the "CN Rail Gallery"
Labels: Railroads
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD SD40T - Eagle, Colorado, December 26, 1981 - With headlights blazing, one hundred car eastbound coal #788 emerges from a snow storm just east of Eagle on the day after Christmas.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD SD40T - Granby, Colorado, January 09, 1982 - Led by 5382, five Tunnel Motors on an eastbound coal await a meet with the westbound Rio Grande Zephyr at Granby.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD SD40T - Fraser, Colorado, January 09, 1982 - An eastbound coal crawls out of Fraser on the final leg of the climb to the Moffat Tunnel.
Denver & Rio Grande Western Railroad - EMD F9 - Bond, Colorado, February 13, 1982 - Slowing through Orestod, for a crew change at nearby Bond, the westbound Rio Grande Zephyr passes a frozen Colorado River.
LINK: To see more of Chris Nuthall's railroad photography, visit the "CN Rail Gallery"
Labels: Railroads
Friday, October 30, 2009
Labels: bike, motorcycle, sport motorcycle, wallpaper, yamaha, yamaha YZF-R6
Denzel Washington at Brooks Army Medical Center - A true American and friend to all in uniform!
Don't know whether you heard about this but Denzel Washington and his family visited the troops at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas (BAMC) the other day. This is where soldiers who have been evacuated from Germany come to be hospitalized in the United States, especially burn victims.
There are some buildings, there called Fisher Houses. The Fisher House is a hotel where the soldiers' families can stay for little or no charge while their soldier is staying in the hospital. BAMC has quite a few of these houses on base, but as you can imagine, they are almost filled most of the time.
While Denzel Washington was visiting BAMC, they gave him a tour of one of the Fisher Houses. He asked how much one of them would cost to build. He took his checkbook out and wrote a check for the full amount right there on the spot.
The soldiers overseas were amazed to hear this story and want to get the word out to the American public, because it warmed their hearts to hear it.
The question is, why do Brad Pitt, Madonna, Tom Cruise and other Hollywood fluff make front page news with their ridiculous antics and Denzel Washington's Patriotism doesn't even make page 3 in the Metro section of any newspaper except the local newspaper in San Antonio.
Denzel Washington at Brooks Army Medical Center - A true American and friend to all in uniform!
Don't know whether you heard about this but Denzel Washington and his family visited the troops at Brook Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas (BAMC) the other day. This is where soldiers who have been evacuated from Germany come to be hospitalized in the United States, especially burn victims.
There are some buildings, there called Fisher Houses. The Fisher House is a hotel where the soldiers' families can stay for little or no charge while their soldier is staying in the hospital. BAMC has quite a few of these houses on base, but as you can imagine, they are almost filled most of the time.
While Denzel Washington was visiting BAMC, they gave him a tour of one of the Fisher Houses. He asked how much one of them would cost to build. He took his checkbook out and wrote a check for the full amount right there on the spot.
The soldiers overseas were amazed to hear this story and want to get the word out to the American public, because it warmed their hearts to hear it.
The question is, why do Brad Pitt, Madonna, Tom Cruise and other Hollywood fluff make front page news with their ridiculous antics and Denzel Washington's Patriotism doesn't even make page 3 in the Metro section of any newspaper except the local newspaper in San Antonio.
Thursday, October 29, 2009
Ask first ten riders aftermarket purchases they made for their motorcycles and the possibility of nine of them will give the same answer: a drainage system. It's hard to resist whining howl of the engine full song, and let the engine breath easier not only release more than a beautiful exhaust note, but it also can liberate a certain power in the process. The problem was always that the change in air / fuel ratio caused by a new exhaust, the reconfiguration of the fuel injection (or re-jetting the carburetor to those who have an old bike) to achieve the right mix is usually required.
FMF does not think that should happen. Its line of Apex slip-on exhaust is completely designed and manufactured in Southern California headquarters to operate without recalibrating the motorcycle stock fuel system. Although relatively new on the market side, FMF has been heavily involved in off-road competition in both two-and four-stroke engines for over 30 years. Companies that do not dip your toes in the street scene, although they hit the ground running. In the AMA, the Corona Honda Superbike team are given U.S. FMF exhaust, FMF and other road is wide enough supply.
Want to know the performance benefits of Apex without recalibration fuel injection, we decided to test us Apex Kawasaki ZX-10R. The exhaust is available in two versions - a carbon fiber tube with the tip of titanium, or titanium canister with carbon tip. A titanium mid-pipe comes with each kit. We accept carbon tubes for the Kawi. Installation is quite simple as the directions and all necessary hardware is included. Also included is a conical insert keep quiet exhaust note and good neighbors.
The first thing we noticed was an increase mid-range power. Of course, this all according to our butt dyno. So the trip to the official Dynojet dyno we were in the order. Shares, ZX-10R us out 75.6 horsepower and 161.7 ft-lbs of torque. With Apex unlimited-slip on these numbers jumped 76.5 horsepower and 164.0 ft-lbs. In contrast, the cones in the most quiet (most restrictive) settings, the number fell slightly to 161.2 and 74.8, respectively. Yes, less horsepower and torque than the standard configuration.
While the numbers are significant, what is more important is the dyno curve, as the application of power to say more subtle than before. Shares, the ZX-10R will be dead spots when a gas-usually between 4500 and 5000rpm-effect mother nature trying to make happy. Flat spot now gone, replaced with a smooth and linear power delivery of the entire rev range. What's more, drops Apex fairly heavy piece by cutting the stock cans; the Kawasaki dropped nine pounds, to be exact.
Although they may be a new game, FMF dirt obviously has brought expertise from side to side of the road with a series of Apex muffler. In all of our exercise power output has been smoothed away, so for linear delivery of power where you use it most. The Apex you see here retails for $ 549.99, though pricing is different for underseat and dual-exhaust setup.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Labels: 2009, bike, honda, Honda VFR 1200 V4, motorcycle, picture, sport motorcycle, super sport, superbike
Liberty Enlightening the World, was dedicated on October 28, 1886. Commemorating the centennial of the signing of the
United States Declaration of Independence.
Standing on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, it welcomes visitors, immigrants, and returning Americans traveling by ship. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi sculpted the statue and obtained a U.S. patent for its structure. (Photo Credit: William Warby - November 13, 2007)
Maurice Koechlin, chief engineer of Gustave Eiffel's engineering company and designer of the Eiffel Tower, engineered the internal structure. Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was responsible for the choice of copper in the statue's construction and adoption of the repoussé technique, where a malleable metal is hammered on the reverse side.
The statue is made of a sheathing of pure copper, hung on a framework of steel (originally puddled iron) with the exception of the flame of the torch, which is coated in gold leaf (originally made of copper and later altered to hold glass panes). It stands atop a rectangular stonework pedestal with a foundation in the shape of an irregular eleven-pointed star. The statue is 151 ft tall, but with the pedestal and foundation, it is 305 ft tall.
Worldwide, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable icons of the United States and was, from 1886 until the Jet Age, often one of the first glimpses of the United States for millions of immigrants after ocean voyages from Europe. The statue is the central part of Statue of Liberty National Monument, administered by the National Park Service.
Labels: Americana, National Parks
Liberty Enlightening the World, was dedicated on October 28, 1886. Commemorating the centennial of the signing of the
United States Declaration of Independence.
Standing on Liberty Island in New York Harbor, it welcomes visitors, immigrants, and returning Americans traveling by ship. Frédéric Auguste Bartholdi sculpted the statue and obtained a U.S. patent for its structure. (Photo Credit: William Warby - November 13, 2007)
Maurice Koechlin, chief engineer of Gustave Eiffel's engineering company and designer of the Eiffel Tower, engineered the internal structure. Eugène Viollet-le-Duc was responsible for the choice of copper in the statue's construction and adoption of the repoussé technique, where a malleable metal is hammered on the reverse side.
The statue is made of a sheathing of pure copper, hung on a framework of steel (originally puddled iron) with the exception of the flame of the torch, which is coated in gold leaf (originally made of copper and later altered to hold glass panes). It stands atop a rectangular stonework pedestal with a foundation in the shape of an irregular eleven-pointed star. The statue is 151 ft tall, but with the pedestal and foundation, it is 305 ft tall.
Worldwide, the Statue of Liberty is one of the most recognizable icons of the United States and was, from 1886 until the Jet Age, often one of the first glimpses of the United States for millions of immigrants after ocean voyages from Europe. The statue is the central part of Statue of Liberty National Monument, administered by the National Park Service.
Labels: Americana, National Parks
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Labels: advertising
Doing Automotive Advertising online? Think AdTorque Network as it’s exactly what we do.
One of the most popular searches on the internet are for cars and their associates products and services, and AdTorque represents a wide range of automotive websites allowing you to reach a very unique, yet targeted audience. From large classified sites to enthusiast forums and news blogs our automotive vertical is essential for companies wanting expand their sales in this vertical.
Our strategy with automotive advertising is to run your ads where consumers are reading, educating, researching or discussing automotive products. If your automotive advertising isn’t running next to articles or discussions about cars or products, or a blog about the latest test drive or must have accessory then it isn’t performing at it’s peak. Now compare this to what you are probably doing at the moment by running your automotive targeted advertising on news or a totally unrelated portal hoping to catch the potential buyer on the fly.
Running your automotive advertising on automotive blogs or forums can have extroardinary effect on sales of your products. Many of our automotive bloggers or forum participants are consider “influencers” or “sneezers” and have large and dedicated audiences interested in cars, motorbikes, car care products and new related products and services.
To learn more about the Automotive Advertising opportunities with the AdTorque Network, download our media kit or contact us about how we can make your brand perform online.
Labels: Automotive Advertising
Monday, October 26, 2009
Between fiction and reality.
The new French team for 2010 MotoGP World Champhionship. VAILLANTE MotoGP V4 which will be equipped with pneumatic valve engine, full carbon fiber chassis in suspension and electronics.
The driver, directly from the pen of its author Jean Graton, the most famous (in the comics world )..... MICHEL Vaillant!
Source : http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/News/newsresults/user/2008/November/Vaillante-MotoGP/?&R=EPI-104135
Labels: bike, motoGP, motorcycle, news, race, racing, sport motorcycle, Vaillante MotoGP
This great 1964 Santa Fe Railroad New York World's Fair map and brochure from my collection says "There's so much to see when you travel Santa Fe to the New York Fair".
In fact the Santa Fe went only as far as Chicago and you would connect there with other rail companies to the New York.
SUPER CHIEF - All room service featuring the famous Turquoise Room for private dining enroute. A special observation dome lounge and many deluxe features highlighted by famed Fred Harvey menus which include a Champagne Dinner.
It's easy to travel Santa Fe! - New hi-level chair cars on El Capitan and San Francisco Chief, give you the best of economical coach travel fare.
Rapid Transit Facilities Map - When you are in New York be sure to visit FREEDOMLAND U.S.A.
You'll be surprised how much your family can save traveling Santa Fe - Family fares apply for travel in Pullman or chair car.
Map of the Main Passenger Routes of the Santa Fe Lines. - Make sure when you travel clear across the country to the New York World's Fair that you really see America.
Labels: Railroads
This great 1964 Santa Fe Railroad New York World's Fair map and brochure from my collection says "There's so much to see when you travel Santa Fe to the New York Fair".
In fact the Santa Fe went only as far as Chicago and you would connect there with other rail companies to the New York.
SUPER CHIEF - All room service featuring the famous Turquoise Room for private dining enroute. A special observation dome lounge and many deluxe features highlighted by famed Fred Harvey menus which include a Champagne Dinner.
It's easy to travel Santa Fe! - New hi-level chair cars on El Capitan and San Francisco Chief, give you the best of economical coach travel fare.
Rapid Transit Facilities Map - When you are in New York be sure to visit FREEDOMLAND U.S.A.
You'll be surprised how much your family can save traveling Santa Fe - Family fares apply for travel in Pullman or chair car.
Map of the Main Passenger Routes of the Santa Fe Lines. - Make sure when you travel clear across the country to the New York World's Fair that you really see America.
Labels: Railroads